My times really aren't that bad for my sprints of 50 yards, or even 75. From a push start, I can go 27-28 for a 50, which I assume is respectable since I just started swimming again earlier this year. My problem is that I have a hard time keeping a 1:15-1:20 100x7 with 10 to 15 seconds rest. The first 3 or 4 is no problem at all, but after that I hit a wall and am sucking air big time. Also, I am really gassed if I do flip turns. If I slow down to 1:30-1:35, I can do flip turns and go on without being to winded by the end of the set.
My question is this: What should I be focusing on to increase my VO2 Max?
Sorry if my question is to general.
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I have asthma but also have 12 liter lungs. I do 10 or 12 x 100's to increase lung capacity and also blow uyp large balloons. Many people think it is nuts that I do this. almsot every pulmonolgist has told me to do it. It really seems to help me keep my lungs going. Many peole think the intake of oxygen is the most important part of breathing. But ask any asthmatic, it is getting the bad gases out. Exhaling is extremely inportant.
If you are not a distance swimmer, swimming distance isn't going to help your lungs for short distances.
I have asthma but also have 12 liter lungs. I do 10 or 12 x 100's to increase lung capacity and also blow uyp large balloons. Many people think it is nuts that I do this. almsot every pulmonolgist has told me to do it. It really seems to help me keep my lungs going. Many peole think the intake of oxygen is the most important part of breathing. But ask any asthmatic, it is getting the bad gases out. Exhaling is extremely inportant.
If you are not a distance swimmer, swimming distance isn't going to help your lungs for short distances.
